DLA: Transportation Assistant / Alternate Site Manager (Contingency Hire)

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DLA: Transportation Assistant / Alternate Site Manager (Contingency Hire)

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions. 

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact. 

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment. 

Job Summary

The Transportation Assistant / Alternate Site Manager supports the Distribution Center’s mission to manage and execute efficient logistics operations including receiving, storage, inventory, packaging, COSIS, stock control, issue processing, packing, shipping, and distribution of contingency materials for both DLA wholesale and Army SSA retail operations. This role oversees transportation operations and serves as the Alternate Site Manager with full authority to act on behalf of the contractor when the primary Site Manager is unavailable.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Act as Alternate Site Manager with full authority over contract performance in the absence of the Site Manager.
• Oversee a freight terminal responsible for arranging transportation for all issue transactions.
• Direct employees in planning outbound shipping loads and scheduling movements via air, surface, small parcel, and sea.
• Ensure compliance with applicable contracts, DTC, SDDC, and SDDC Global Freight Management (GFM) system applications.
• Complete and manage transportation documentation including Bills of Lading (BOLs), manifests, and other required forms.
• Plan and allocate resources including personnel, equipment, and materials based on weekly or monthly workload projections.
• Establish deadlines, priorities, and work sequences in accordance with Site Manager guidance.
• Adjust staffing and resources to meet unexpected workload changes and daily fluctuations.
• Conduct planning for current and future work schedules, including staffing estimates and workload data.
• Ensure all work is performed efficiently and in compliance with contract terms.
• Use WMS and other Government-Furnished Data Systems to fulfill PWS requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in transportation using WMS or an equivalent automated WMS within the past five (5) years.
• Knowledge of Government and Commercial Traffic Management functions and processes.
• Ability to supervise and manage transportation operations effectively.
• Familiarity with government logistics systems and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience acting in a leadership capacity with authority over contract performance.
• Strong planning, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with DTC, SDDC, and GFM systems.
• Knowledge of transportation documentation and compliance standards.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.